In a large pot:
3 lb chicken, cut up
1/3 c chopped onion
1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3 c water
Bring to a boil.
Cover & simmer 25 minutes.
Add:
2 c sliced carrots
1 c chopped celery
Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
Dumplings:
In a bowl, mix:
1 1/3 c flour
2 Tbsp parsley
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 c milk
4 Tbsp oil
Drop dumplings onto MEAT, not liquid.
Cover & simmer 12 min or until toothpick comes out
clean.
Meanwhile, make gravy in a small pot.
Gravy:
Mix:
1/2 c cold water
1/4 c flour
Add:
2 c chicken broth
Cook & stir until bubbly.
Cook & stir one min more.
Season with salt & pepper.
Pour gravy over top of each serving.